PRA-BC PRE-SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Pre-screening criteria are set out by PRA-BC and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).

Important!

Effective July 7, 2025, the CPSBC has eliminated the MCCQE1 (and LMCC) requirement for the assessment class of licensure.

Applicants may apply from any country.
Immigration status in Canada is NOT required to apply for PRA-BC.

Effective March 10, 2023, the PRA-BC program has eliminated the OSCE exam requirement.

Eligibility Requirements: [Download the requirements checklist here.]

  1. A medical degree issued by a school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

  2. Two years of postgraduate training in an international jurisdiction leading to registration or recognition as a general/family physician in that jurisdiction.

  3. Completion of 7 core rotations:

    • A minimum of 4 weeks of postgraduate training in each of: internal/general medicine, general surgery, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, and emergency medicine;

    • A minimum of 8 weeks of postgraduate training in family medicine.

  4. Completion of a minimum of 2 years of discipline-specific time in independent practice as a general or family practitioner in that or another jurisdiction.

  5. Academic credentials verification of medical degree, passport, and postgraduate training letters that confirm completion of the 7 core rotations through physiciansapply.ca

  6. Currency in practice – section 2-8 of the CPSBC bylaws – a of minimum of 24 weeks (960 hours) of clinical practice as a general/family practitioner in the preceding 3 years.

  7. A current CV that fully explains all activities, professional or otherwise.

  8. English language proficiency.

    Please note: PRA-BC pre-screening requirements are subject to change at any time without notice.